Thanks everyone for the input.

Yes, if we do the Princess, most definitely will be a mini suite with a balcony. NEVER will I forego the balcony again. I loved having the balcony on PG. Especially when we had the "blackout" for about 2-3 hours one night (2am). Having the balcony doors opened up certainly was better than the people below who were sweltering in their rooms without a/c for that period.

Funny, you mentioned Princess "nickel and dime" thing, which is exactly what my TA said. I should also say that my heart really isn't in the Alaska thing since FP. (I'm loving Steve's photos). A month after and I still look at the time and figuring out what time it is there and what I was doing!!! I don't think anything will ever compare to that trip. That's why we're planning something completely opposite. Planning on first week or two of June for Alaska.
j.